Preserving the Legacy of Homeownership

The Lower 9th Ward Homeownership Association (L9WHA) goal is to restore record-setting African American homeownership rates in our historic neighborhood. The L9WHA provides community revitalization and client services to current and future Lower 9th Ward homeowners.

Photo credit: "View across Saint Claude Avenue at Egania Street"
Accession Number, 1979.325.5234.

Courtesty of the Historic New Orleans Collection

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Services

The L9WHA provides case management expertise for current Lower 9th Ward homeowners and those who are still displaced & want to return home. We are committed to working with residents to create homeownership, preserve homeownership, and revitalize our historic community.
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What's coming up at L9WHA?

Sat 11 Nov
Home Gardening Class | Lower 9th Ward Homeowners Meeting
Andrew Pete Sanchez Center
Multiple Dates
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Nov 11, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Andrew Pete Sanchez Center, 1616 Fats Domino Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Join us at the Sanchez Center on Saturday, November 11, 2023 for a home gardening class. Participants will receive a FREE gardening kits & seeds. Registration is required. Email info@l9wha.org. For Lower 9 Residents ONLY.
Sat 09 Dec
Lower 9 Homeowners Holiday Social
Andrew Pete Sanchez Center
Multiple Dates
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Dec 09, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Andrew Pete Sanchez Center, 1616 Fats Domino Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Join us for a little holiday fun with an oldie but goodie theme.
Sat 10 Feb
Lower 9th Ward Homeowners Meeting
Andrew Pete Sanchez Center
Multiple Dates
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Feb 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Andrew Pete Sanchez Center, 1616 Fats Domino Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Monthly meetings for Lower 9th Ward current and future homeowners